Mar-a-Lago

Mar-a-Lago is a Spanish Colonial Revival landmark in Palm Beach, Florida. Built in 1927, it was designed by Marion Sims Wyeth, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by Donald Trump.

Location: 1100 South Ocean Boulevard, Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Verified facts

• Located in Palm Beach, Florida
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0353, SRC-0354
• Designed by Marion Sims Wyeth
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0355, SRC-0356
• Designed by Joseph Urban
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0353, SRC-0356
• Built in 1927
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0355, SRC-0354
• Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0355, SRC-0353
• Historic designation: National Historic Landmark (1980); National Register of Historic Places
  confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0357, SRC-0356, SRC-0480

Ownership history

Current owner — Donald Trump (since 1985)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-3999, SRC-0480, SRC-4417, SRC-7195, SRC-7196

Previous owners

• Marjorie Merriweather Post Foundation (1981–1985)
  confidence 85/100 · SRC-10040, SRC-10038, SRC-10041
• U.S. Federal Government (National Park Service) (1973–1981)
  confidence 85/100 · SRC-10038, SRC-10039, SRC-10040
• Marjorie Merriweather Post (1923–1973)
  confidence 85/100 · SRC-0355, SRC-0356, SRC-0354, SRC-10038, SRC-10039

Evidence & sources

• SRC-0353 — National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form (NPS) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0354 — Smithsonian Magazine – The Ironic History of Mar-a-Lago (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0355 — Historic American Buildings Survey HABS FL-195 (NPS) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0356 — National Parks Traveler – Pruning the Parks: Mar-a-Lago National Historic Site (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0357 — National Register of Historic Places / National Historic Landmark Nomination (NPS, ref. 80000961) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0480 — Encyclopaedia Britannica — Mar-a-Lago (Tier 2, reference_encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-10038 — WWD (Women's Wear Daily), Penske Media — Mar-a-Lago history (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-10039 — Smithsonian Magazine — The Ironic History of Mar-a-Lago (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-10040 — United States Public Law 96-586 (Dec. 23, 1980) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-10041 — EBSCO Research Starters — Mar-a-Lago (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3999 — wikipedia.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4417 — maralagoclub.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4741 — The Mar-a-Lago Club (official site) (Tier 2, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7195 — TIME — Donald Trump and Mar-a-Lago's Complicated Presidential Past (Tier 1, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7196 — NPR — The opulent history of Mar-a-Lago, long before Donald Trump and the FBI search (Tier 1, journalism; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you visit Mar-a-Lago?

Mar-a-Lago is a private residence and is not open to the public. Please respect the owners' privacy and do not trespass.

Who designed Mar-a-Lago?

Mar-a-Lago was designed by Joseph Urban.

Where is Mar-a-Lago located?

Mar-a-Lago is located in Palm Beach, Florida.